There are also pictures of various events around the town, from the annual Charter Fair (dating back to the reign of King John in 1200, although the photos don’t go back that far!) to the 2014 Chiltern Festival of Cycling.

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Dr Melanie Windridge is a physicist, lecturer and writer, whose book Aurora was published in 2016. Coffee/tea and biscuits will be served from 7.30pm, with the talk starting at 8.0 pm. Non-members are welcome, no[...]

Guided walks of Amersham old town provide a fascinating insight into the history of the town, its inhabitants and the development of the built environment. Location : Amersham Museum, 49 High Street, Old Amersham